Finding the Third Proportional to 478,350 and 1,015,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,350 and 1,015,008 is: 2,153,739.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,350 : 1,015,008 = 1,015,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,350/1,015,008 = 1,015,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,350x = 1,015,008 × 1,015,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,350x = 1,030,241,240,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,241,240,064/478,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,153,739.40
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